September 2011

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Mesa Releases Initial Plans for Wrigleyville West

Mesa Releases Initial Plans for Wrigleyville West

The new Chicago Cubs’ Spring Training facilities and surrounding area will look to bring Cubs fans to Arizona to take in some Spring ball.

Mike Quade is Not Going Through to Hollywood and Other Bullets

Mike Quade is Not Going Through to Hollywood and Other Bullets

Aramis Ramirez will have plenty of suitors, Prince Fielder says he’s not returning, Tom Ricketts will meet with Tim Wilken, and the top young prospects in the Cubs’ system are about to go to work.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 2, Reds 7 – September 14, 2011

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 2, Reds 7 – September 14, 2011

Dusty Baker removed another young pitcher early? What is going on?

Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Indians’ President Mark Shapiro “Intrigued” By Cubs Job

Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Indians’ President Mark Shapiro “Intrigued” By Cubs Job

After 10 successful years as Indians’ GM, Shapiro was promoted to team President. Next stop, Chicago?

Japanese Teams Starting to Sniff Around Bryan LaHair

Japanese Teams Starting to Sniff Around Bryan LaHair

Do the Cubs hold onto LaHair throughout the Winter, or do they let him make some money overseas?

Chicago Cubs 2012 Schedule Released

Chicago Cubs 2012 Schedule Released

The Cubs open at home against the Nationals, and close the season in the first week of October against the Astros.

Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Walt Jocketty Could Bring Tony LaRussa and Albert Pujols

Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Walt Jocketty Could Bring Tony LaRussa and Albert Pujols

If the Cubs consider wooing current Cincinnati GM, Jocketty might go back to his St. Louis roots to build a winner, says a Major League source.

The Reds Might Look to Sign Aramis Ramirez and Other Bullets

The Reds Might Look to Sign Aramis Ramirez and Other Bullets

Scott Rolen isn’t a lock to return to the Reds, and Ramirez might be their guy. Mike Quade is the new Dusty Baker, the Red Sox are back on the schedule, and Bryan LaHair is killing Tyler Colvin’s dreams.